Tina Turner
Biography Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Born Anna Mae Bullock has an estimated net worth of $200 million. Bullock, famous as Tina Turner is a singer, dancer, actress, author, and choreographer. Turner’s musical career began in 1957 when she sang on one of the performances of Ike Turner’s band, Kings of Rhythm. In 1958, Turner had her first studio recording singing background, under the name "Little Ann", on the Ike Turner song, "Box Top", alongside singer Carlson Oliver. In 1960, Tina and Ike’s duo "A Fool in Love" peaked at #2 on the Hot R&B Sides chart by August and #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 by October. In 1961, Tina and Ike’s duo It's Gonna Work Out Fine" peaked at #14 on the Hot 100 and later won their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock and Roll Performance. From 1978 to 1979, Turner promoted her Wild Lady of Rock 'n' Roll tour, where she continued to be successful in a live act. In 1982, Turner recorded a cover of The Temptations' "Ball of Confusion" for the UK production team B.E.F. which became a hit in European dance clubs. In November 1983, Tina released her cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" with Capitol. The record reached the top 40 and top 10 in UK and at #26 on the US pop chart and top 5 of the US R&B and dance charts in February 1984. In June 1984, turner released her album, Private Dancer which peaked at the Top 5 of the Billboard album charts and sold five million copies in the U.S. and a total of eleven million copies worldwide. In 1996, Turner released her comeback album, Wildest Dreams which went gold in the US and platinum success in Europe. In early 2000, Turner’s Twenty Four Seven Tour concert tour grossed over $100 million. In 2004, Tina made her first professional appearances following her semi-retirement, released the compilation album, All the Best, which produced the single "Open Arms", and sold more than a million copies in the US. In October 2008, Turner embarked on her first tour in nearly ten years with the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Turner appeared on the cover of the German issue of Vogue magazine in April 2013, at age 73.
